https://www.floridarealtors.org/ Florida Realtors®, formerly known as the Florida Association of Realtors®, serves as The Voice for Real Estate® in Florida. It provides programs, services, continuing education, research and legislative representation to its 115,000 members in 67 boards/associations. en https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/11/nar-adopts-mls-policy-changes-copyright-data-use NAR adopted policies addressing listing content copyright, local data feed requirements and permitted uses of MLS information, along with revised qualifications for its MLS Committee. Mon, 9 Nov 26 10:11:48 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/11/nar-adopts-mls-policy-changes-copyright-data-use https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/11/mortgage-rates-fall-third-straight-week The average 30-year rate fell to 7.18% from 7.24% last week, while the 15-year rate dipped to 6.57% from 6.60%. Thu, 5 Nov 26 12:11:20 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/11/mortgage-rates-fall-third-straight-week https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/11/desantis-plans-special-session-property-tax-amendment Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to convene lawmakers before leaving office in January to implement Amendment 3. Approved by 62% of voters, the Florida Realtors-backed measure raises the homestead property tax exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, excluding school district taxes. Thu, 5 Nov 26 11:11:05 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/11/desantis-plans-special-session-property-tax-amendment https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/11/desantis-expands-flood-emergency-drf-offers-help Seven additional counties are under Florida’s flooding emergency declaration. Florida Realtors’ Disaster Relief Fund is accepting applications from eligible members in the original seven counties. Thu, 5 Nov 26 11:11:43 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/11/desantis-expands-flood-emergency-drf-offers-help https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/11/florida-voters-approve-amendment-3 Florida voters approved Amendment 3, backed by Florida Realtors, increasing the homestead exemption and lowering the assessment increase cap for non-homestead properties beginning in 2027. State and local officials will address implementation details. Wed, 4 Nov 26 9:11:07 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/11/florida-voters-approve-amendment-3 https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/11/florida-consumer-sentiment-edges-budgets-tighten Floridians grew more optimistic about the economy’s future in October, but weaker views of current finances suggest affordability remains central to customer conversations. Tue, 3 Nov 26 12:11:56 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/11/florida-consumer-sentiment-edges-budgets-tighten https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/11/flooding-prompts-emergency-declaration-florida-realtors-opens-drf Florida Realtors opened its Disaster Relief Fund to assist eligible members with home or office damage after heavy rain and flooding prompted a state of emergency in seven counties. Tue, 3 Nov 26 9:11:03 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/11/flooding-prompts-emergency-declaration-florida-realtors-opens-drf https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/11/disaster-unemployment-aid-available-after-hurricane-isaias Disaster unemployment assistance applications are open through Dec. 28 for eligible workers, including self-employed individuals, affected by Hurricane Isaias in eight Panhandle counties. Mon, 2 Nov 26 13:11:54 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/11/disaster-unemployment-aid-available-after-hurricane-isaias https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/real-estate-qa-can-leased-solar-panels-derail-home-sale A UCC-1 filing on leased solar panels can block a buyer’s loan, but sellers can usually clear it by transferring the lease or buying it out. An expert advised contacting the solar company early. Thu, 29 Oct 26 15:10:07 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/real-estate-qa-can-leased-solar-panels-derail-home-sale https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/ai-can-speed-work-still-needs-your-review Attorney Timothy Shields shared ways to prevent misleading AI-generated listings and photos, protect customer information and set brokerage policies. Thu, 29 Oct 26 13:10:45 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/ai-can-speed-work-still-needs-your-review https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/five-florida-markets-rank-among-top-20-2027-real-estate Five Florida markets rank among the nation’s top 20 for overall real estate prospects in 2027, led by Miami, according to PwC and the Urban Land Institute. Fort Lauderdale leads the state in homebuilding prospects, with affordability, insurance costs and construction hurdles shaping opportunities. Thu, 29 Oct 26 12:10:16 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/five-florida-markets-rank-among-top-20-2027-real-estate https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/floridas-business-growth-broadens-economic-base The state's business locations grew 21.8% from early 2020 to early 2026, with professional services expanding and more firms moving into the state than leaving. Thu, 29 Oct 26 12:10:23 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/floridas-business-growth-broadens-economic-base https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/rates-dip-lowest-level-more-month The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate declined to 7.24%, its lowest level in more than a month, Freddie Mac said. The 15-year rate fell to 6.60%. Both remained above year-ago levels. Thu, 29 Oct 26 12:10:45 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/rates-dip-lowest-level-more-month https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/how-yard-signs-can-generate-repeat-engagement QR codes on yard signs can connect consumers to listing content and support follow-up advertising, helping agents measure interest beyond a passing glance. Thu, 29 Oct 26 11:10:32 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/how-yard-signs-can-generate-repeat-engagement